Bactroban Dosage/Direction for Use

Ointment: Adults (including elderly/hepatically impaired) and Children: Two to three times a day for up to ten days, depending on the response.
Renally impaired: See Precautions.
Method of Administration: For topical administration.
A small quantity of Bactroban Ointment should be applied to cover the affected area. The treated area may be covered by a dressing.
Any product remaining at the end of treatment should be discarded.
Do not mix with other preparations as there is a risk of dilution, resulting in a reduction of the antibacterial activity and potential loss of stability of the mupirocin in the ointment.
Nasal ointment: Adults (including the elderly/renally impaired/hepatically impaired) and Children: Apply a small quantity of Bactroban Nasal Ointment, about the size of a match head (approximately 30 mg of ointment), to each nostril two to three times a day for at least 5 days.
Method of Administration: Use a cotton tipped applicator. After application, the nostrils should be closed by pressing the sides of the nose together several times.
Nasal carriage should normally be clear within three to five days of treatment.
Dosage should not exceed ten days.
Do not mix with other preparations as there is a risk of dilution, resulting in a reduction in the antibacterial activity and potential loss of stability of the mupirocin in the ointment.